Making Telephone Calls

When Chinese people make a phone call, they ask for the addressee by name directly. However, it is not their habit to give their own name first when receiving a call. It is very convenient to make international calls in Beijing. The international calls can be dialed directly at hotels, foreigner's mansion, office building, etc

Being A Guest at A Friend's Home

If invited, a guest must arrive at a Chinese friend’s home on time. It is proper to be there a couple of minutes earlier, as being late is rude. Generally speaking, eating is more important than talking at a dining table for Chinese people think scant wine and dishes are impolite to guests. Mike is invited to her colleague Wang Li’s home.